Myoporum parvifolium Broad Leaf white
- Mature size: 30-40cm tall / 1-2m wide
- Recommended spacing: 40-60cm apart
- Ideal growing conditions: Full Sun - Part shade.
- Growth rate: Moderate-Fast.
Uses
Native garden, small gardens, rockeries, ground cover, garden filler, mass plantings, coastal gardens, erosion control/bank stability, retaining wall.
Noteworthy
Australian Native cultivar, hardy evergreen, low maintenance, attractive foliage, petite white flowers, attracts birds and pollinators.
Tolerant
Pruning, coastal conditions, wind, drought once established, light frost once established, adaptable to a wide range of soil types.
Colour/Growth form
Spreading habit with fleshy, broad green foliage and small white star-shaped flowers. Spreading evergreen ground cover that forms a dense, mat-like structure.
What is Myoporum?
Myoporum parvifolium Broad Leaf, commonly known as Creeping Boobialla, is a vigorous ground cover valued for its ability to create a thick, weed-suppressing carpet. It develops a lush mat of green leaves and produces a mass of dainty white flowers during the warmer months. This makes it a popular choice for large-scale landscaping, stabilising embankments, and adding low-maintenance greenery to coastal sites.
How to care for Myoporum
Plant in a sunny or partly shaded position in well-drained soil. Water regularly during the establishment period to encourage strong root development, though the plant becomes exceptionally drought-tolerant once mature. To maintain a tidy appearance or encourage thicker growth, prune the edges occasionally and apply a slow-release fertiliser in the warmer months.
